Getty Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears officially know the road ahead in 2026, and it won’t be easy.
Fresh off an NFC North title in 2025, Chicago was rewarded with what is widely considered the toughest schedule in the NFL based on opponents’ combined winning percentage from last season. The Bears’ opponents posted a combined .550 winning percentage in 2025, and seven teams on the schedule reached the playoffs. Still, expectations remain high around quarterback Caleb Williams and first-year head coach Ben Johnson after an aggressive offseason and another strong
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